Zika virus — Worldwide/Unknown
Cases of a disease related to dengue fever have made their way to New Zealand along with other serious mosquito-borne illnesses.
The Asian tiger mosquito is one of the vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever.
Since March this year [2014], there have been 45 cases of Zika [virus infection] reported to Environmental Science and Research [ESR] throughout New Zealand.
Zika symptoms include a rash, mild fever, joint and muscle pain, and headaches.
All but 2 people who caught
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